Antonyms for candescence
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kan-des-uh nt |
| Phonetic Transcription : kænˈdɛs ənt |
Definition of candescence
Origin :- 1824, from Latin candescentem (nominative candescens), present participle of candescere "to become white, begin to gleam," inchoative of candere "to shine, to glow" (see candle).
- As in luster : noun gloss, shine
- As in combustion : noun explosion; on fire
Synonyms for candescence
- afterglow
- agitation
- brightness
- brilliance
- brilliancy
- burnish
- candescence
- dazzle
- disturbance
- effulgence
- flaming
- glaze
- gleam
- glint
- glitter
- glow
- ignition
- incandescence
- iridescence
- kindling
- lambency
- luminousness
- opalescence
- oxidization
- polish
- radiance
- refulgence
- resplendence
- sheen
- shimmer
- sparkle
- thermogenesis
- tumult
- turmoil
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